Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Bruker Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 3, 2011
Reporting Period: The filing announces combined financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
This Form 8-K serves as a notification of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results. The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing text does not detail specific material changes versus prior periods. It only confirms the issuance of results for the periods ended June 30, 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The report was signed by William J. Knight, Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Legal Status of Information: The information in this report and the attached press release is being "furnished" and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Consequently, it shall not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
- Verify the specific details of the "Interim Chief Financial Officer" role held by William J. Knight.
- Confirm whether the furnished information has been subsequently incorporated by reference in other SEC filings.